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Closure device for a reclosable pouch

US7137736B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 19, 2003
Grant dateNov 21, 2006
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Expiry dateNov 17, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T24/45168
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A reclosable pouch comprises a body portion having first and second opposing bag walls, wherein each bag wall has an internal side. First and second closure mechanisms are disposed on the internal sides of the first and second bag walls, wherein the closure mechanisms are parallel and spaced between about 0.1 inch (2.54 mm) and 0.3 inch (7.62 mm) apart. Further, the first closure mechanism may have a first closure characteristic and the second closure mechanism may have a second closure characteristic different than the first closure characteristic.

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